DualLite LiteGear Manuals

Installation Instructions and User Manual 250 VA Inverter Power System 2 Installation Instructions and User Manual For LiteGear® 250 Watt Inverter Power System Warning: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS, AND/OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. THOROUGHLY WASH HANDS AFTER INSTALLING, HANDLING, CLEANING OR OTHERWISE TOUCHING THIS PRODUCT. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical equipment, you should always follow basic safety precautions, including the following: 1. Read and follow all safety instructions. 2. Do not install the LiteGear system outdoors. 3. Do not let power supply cords touch hot surfaces. 4. Do not install near gas or electric heaters or in other high-temperature locations. 5. Use caution when servicing batteries. Battery acid can cause burns to skin and eyes. If acid is spilled on skin or in the eyes, flush with fresh water and contact a physician immediately. 6. Equipment should be mounted in locations where it will not be readily subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel. 7. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition and may void the warranty. 8. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use. 9. All servicing of this equipment must be performed by qualified service personnel. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The installation and use of this product must comply with all national, federal, state, municipal, or local codes that apply. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the LiteGear Inverter System. For technical assistance, contact Dual-Lite’s Systems Technical Support Center at 1-800-848-6439. Technicians are available during normal working hours (EST). 3 Table of Contents Description Page 100. Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................4-5 100.1 General Installation Requirements........................................................................................................................ 4 100.2 Cabinet Installation............................................................................................................................................................... 4 101. AC Connections .............................................................................................................................................................5-6 101.1 General Precautionary Measures......................................................................................................................................... 5 101.2 AC Wiring Preparations......................................................................................................................................................... 5 101.3 AC Input Voltage Selection ............................................................................................................................................................... 6 102. Load Configuration Wiring Options .............................................................................................................................6-7 102.1 AC Input and AC Output Connections .................................................................................................................................. 6 102.2 "Normally ON" Loads ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 102.3 "Normally OFF" Loads ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 102.4 Externally Switched Loads ................................................................................................................................................... 6 103. Installing the Batteries and DC Wiring.........................................................................................................................7-8 103.1 General Precautionary Measures......................................................................................................................................... 7 103.2 Installation Considerations.................................................................................................................................................... 7 103.3 Battery Installation Procedure............................................................................................................................................... 8 103.4 Electronics Cabinet Voltage Check....................................................................................................................................... 9 104. Final Installation Checklist............................................................................................................................................... 9 104.1 Pre-Start-Up Systems Check................................................................................................................................................ 9 105. System Start-Up Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 9 105.1 Sequence of Steps ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 105.2 Start-Up Procedure Steps..................................................................................................................................................... 9 106. System Verification........................................................................................................................................................... 9 106.1 Initial System Status ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 106.2 System Transfer Test............................................................................................................................................................ 9 200. Status Indicators............................................................................................................................................................. 10 200.1 Indicators Provided............................................................................................................................................................. 10 200.2 Unusual Circumstances...................................................................................................................................................... 10 201. Spectron® Self-Testing/Self-Diagnostic Option...................................................................................................... 10-11 201.1 Description and Operation.................................................................................................................................................. 10 201.2 Trouble Shooting Service Alert Code Faults........................................................................................................................11 202. Remote Test Switch Accessory................................................................................................................................ 11-12 202.1 Installation............................................................................................................................................................................11 300. Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................12-14 300.1 General Precautionary Measures....................................................................................................................................... 12 300.2 Final Shut Down Procedure................................................................................................................................................ 12 300.3 Routine System Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 12 300.4 Manual Routine Inverter Tests............................................................................................................................................ 13 300.5 Battery Maintenance and Replacement ............................................................................................................................. 13 300.6 Important Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................. 13 300.7 Routine Battery Inspection and Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 13 300.8 Battery Replacement Procedure......................................................................................................................................... 14 300.9 Battery Disposal ................................................................................................................................................................. 14 301. Technical Service and Support...................................................................................................................................... 14 301.1 Toll-Free Number................................................................................................................................................................ 14 302. Warranty Information...................................................................................................................................................... 14 302.1 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14 4 100. Installation 100.1 General Installation Requirements CAUTION: LiteGear cabinets are very heavy. Check to assure that the chosen location is capable of safely bearing the load. Cabinet Size: 18.375” W x 10.2” H x 8.25” D (46.6cm W x 25.9cm H x 21cm D) Weight (including batteries): 70 lbs. Install the LiteGear inverter system in a clean, cool, dry place with normal ventilation for human habitation. LiteGear inverter systems are UL Listed for 20°C to 30°C (+68°F to +86°F) operation. Battery performance and service life is maximized if the operating temperature is maintained at 25°C (77°F). The air around the unit must be clean, dust-free, and free of corrosive chemicals or other contaminants. Do not place the LiteGear inverter system or batteries in a sealed room or container. 100.2 Cabinet Installation CAUTION: Do not drill into the cabinet; drill filings may damage the unit and prevent it from operating. If additional or larger entry points are needed, use a chassis punch to enlarge the appropriate knockout. Do not add unnecessary knockouts. Remove the electronics module by removing the four screws on the right side of the cabinet. (The inverter cabinet should be installed without the batteries inside.) The LiteGear® units are supplied with two keyhole knockouts for wall mounting. See Figure 100-1. Necessary hardware to fasten the cabinet to the wall is to be supplied by the installing contractor. Please refer to the following illustrations. Install the input and output conduits. AC Input service conductors and AC Output conductors must be run in separate conduits. LiteGear inverter system emergency output circuits must be installed in dedicated conduit systems and not shared with other electrical circuits as described in NEC 700-9(b). /$*6&5(: .(<+2/( .12&.287 )LJ Cabinet should be empty before mounting. Use 1/4" lag screws through keyhole knockouts to mount cabinet to studs as shown